Vasectomy and Biking

[Discendo Discimus]

Morning chaps.

The time has come for me to have the snip. I'm ok with the procedure itself and the recovery time etc, but I've heard stories from bikers that there's a constant dull ache when on a longish ride around the gooch area.

Can anybody put my mind at ease? I ride a KTM Superduke GT so it's quite comfy compared to some of the sports bikes I've had in the past.

Thanks.

[black-k1]

I've had no problems!

[Pebbles167]

I had a vasectomy last January. Was out on the bike that week (BMW K75, so fairly upright). KTM Superduke GT would probably be fine I think, but give it time to heal a bit and don't ride if there is pain due to the distraction.

It's different for everyone and you won't know until you have it. My brother in law had his and had to take 2 weeks off, said it hurt like hell. He advised I did the same, but mine didn't hurt at all other than a slight prick from the injection and a very light ache for the rest of the afternoon. I cancelled my leave and went straight back to work. Even drove home, it really was that painless.

Best of luck to you, hopefully you're in the majority and it gives no issues. Looking online paints a picture that it's horrible, but I'd imagine those that have trouble would be more vocal.

[Cylon2007]

Never been an issue for me had th esnip 30 odd years ago

[Onelastattempt]

Cylon2007 said:

Never been an issue for me had th esnip 30 odd years ago

Same for me.

[ssray]

After a week or so no problem, I had a infection which led to inflammation, seems it's quite common and not the bit you want bigger

[Discendo Discimus]

Thanks for the replies gents, I'm not expecting to ride for a week or so after the op, I was worried about it still aching / noticing it a year or so after.
Can't remember who it was who told me that biking became unbearable for him after.

Mind very much put at ease, thanks guys.

[Farky]

Zero problems here

[StonedRollin]

Being called into action was far more of a worry after the snip than pain whilst riding the bike. Thankfully both were no drama.

[Bob_Defly]

Had it done years ago, no issues at all. Make sure you go somewhere that does the least invasive procedure.

[Chicken Chaser]

No issues, I think I was back cycling a few days later so a motorbike seat would be a piece of piss!

[Rubin215]

I cycled home from the hospital after having mine done.

Man up.

[Chicken Chaser]

Rubin215 said:

I cycled home from the hospital after having mine done.

Man up.

Did you just hang them either side of the top tube?

[Rubin215]

Chicken Chaser said:

Rubin215 said:

I cycled home from the hospital after having mine done.

Man up.

Did you just hang them either side of the top tube?

One over each shoulder.

[Pica-Pica]

Onelastattempt said:

Cylon2007 said:

Never been an issue for me had th esnip 30 odd years ago

Same for me.

Same for me, but probably nearer 40 years ago. No issues at all.

[Fat Albert]

I've had 2! (About 18 years ago)
No problems here

[Pebbles167]

Fat Albert said:

I've had 2! (About 18 years ago)
No problems here

Ah you went for the "one nut at a time" option. A bold move.

[2ndclasscitizen]

No issues for me 4 years later.

[OldGermanHeaps]

Went out enduro riding the day after. No problems.
Never had an issue since.
A friend had constant pain after his tho. Luck plays a big role. Cant fault the guy who did mine. Top job.

[BertBert]

Discendo Discimus said:

Morning chaps.

The time has come for me to have the snip. I'm ok with the procedure itself

Are you sure? Not a pleasant experience IMO!!!